Willie Davis | 1940-2010

Willie Davis | 1940-2010

Los Angeles Times

Davis, right, with shortstop Maury Wills, left, and pitcher Sandy Koufax helped the Dodgers win the 1965 World Series. "He was so talented," Wills said. "God really blessed him with some great tools -- for any sport, really -- speed, strength, agility -- everything an athlete needs in order to make the big time."

Davis, right, with shortstop Maury Wills, left, and pitcher Sandy Koufax helped the Dodgers win the 1965 World Series. "He was so talented," Wills said. "God really blessed him with some great tools -- for any sport, really -- speed, strength, agility -- everything an athlete needs in order to make the big time." (Los Angeles Times)

Davis, right, with shortstop Maury Wills, left, and pitcher Sandy Koufax helped the Dodgers win the 1965 World Series. "He was so talented," Wills said. "God really blessed him with some great tools -- for any sport, really -- speed, strength, agility -- everything an athlete needs in order to make the big time."